The Absa Cape Epic is the most televised mountain bike stage race in the world and the only eight-day mountain bike stage race classed as hors catégorie by the Union Cycliste Interacionale (UCI). This official UCI status makes it a highlight on the professional racer’s calendar. The Absa Cape Epic also attracts aspiring amateur riders wanting to test themselves against the best. It is a full-service race, meaning that everything is taken care of from the start – all riders need to think about is riding.

The Absa Cape Epic takes place in the Western Cape in South Africa but the route changes every year and planning starts well before a year in advance, with a team of route designers constantly scouting out new trails across the Western Cape.

In August – seven months ahead of the event – a trial ride of all complete stages is carried out by staff and key crew members, including the route designers. The course is then signed off for the 1200 athletes who will take part in the event..[read more]

Weather conditions

Various

Season: Summer

Route Information

Distance:

750km

Ascent:

16000m

Terrain

Various

Technical Rating:

Stage details

Day

Distance

Ascent

Route

1:

km

2:

km

3:

km

4:

km

5:

km

6:

km

7:

km

8:

km

Entry Fee details

Entry pp R42000 to 65000

Each standard entry includes:
Tented accommodation in the Absa Cape Epic Race Village (seven nights, starting on Sunday night after the first day of riding to Saturday night after Stage 6)
Dinner, recovery meal and breakfast in the Absa Cape Epic Race Village (from Sunday dinner to Sunday breakfast before Stage 7)
Water point nutrition throughout the race route
Transport of Absa Cape Epic rider bag to each stage starting from Stage 1
Race medical services on the race route and free on-site basic treatment in the Race Villages
Bike wash and security in each Race Village
Absa Cape Epic rider cap
Absa Cape Epic jacket
Absa Cape Epic rider bag
Absa Cape Epic Buff®
Woolworths picnic lunch to enjoy the full Grand Finale day
Absa Cape Epic finisher t-shirt (only given to official finishers)
Ride Review Book (posted after the race)

Race reviews

http://www.teamhansgrohe.co.za/So, we finally made it! Stage seven or the grand finale of the Absa Cape Epic 2015. I felt like a mother of seven when my little chickens came in over the finish line one by one.......https://nictwohands.wordpress.com/When I’m in my element I ride fast, and I was loving the serpentine trails of Oak Valley, Paul Cluver and Grabouw. After our admin with blown tyres on Stage 1 we rode.......